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Hey Jebb, I used Energy Suspension polyurethane on everything encluding motor & transmission mounts. Just make sure you know the year your clip is. I thought mine was a 1979 and then found out it was a 1980 after trying to install the bushings. They are not the same. Also I'm sending you a PM.

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I noticed this may be a problem looking for parts yesterday. I remember the parts car well as it was a shame to carve it up. It was a 1975, has a heavy factory sway bar that I just may use. I have one more question for you. Sorry it never ends I know. As I was looking at the pics of your radiator support brackets I couldn't figure out where they are suppose to go on my truck. That's when I realized that you have square stock welded to the front of your subframe to make it straight like the stock frame and long enough to mount a bumper to. Look at where the steering box mounts to mine in comparison to yours. Yours looks so clean you really have to look to tell they did it. Can you measure from your A-arm to the tip of your frame for me so I can compare and lengthen mine as well?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/ef92a3d2.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1141749335

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Jebb, it’s never a problem asking question and anything I can do to help let me know, so ask away. I believe what was done on mine was the front of the original frame was cut off and welded back on the Camaro clip. I measured 23.75 inches from the upper A-arm mounting point. The best way to do it would be to put the fenders back on the radiator support and then put it back on the truck so you can see were the radiator support bracket needs to be welded on the frame. I hope that helps.

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I had my truck towed to the muffler shop today and had the exhaust installed. Once I get the bed all done I will have the rest done with tips coming out from under the step on the bed.

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You need to put a plexiglass floor in that truck. It a shame to cover up all that nice work

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Wuff! Looks Hot!

Thanks for the info once again buddy!:)

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Thanks again guys! And your welcome Jebb, glade to help.

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Lookin sweet, I had the exhaust tips coming out from under the steps before I tore mine down, its definately going back together that way. Did you get those taillight buckets?

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Thanks 55ChevyPU, I saw a 55 Chevy truck with them like that at a car show. They used the flat tips like the one's used on the newer Z-28 Camaro's. I haven’t got the taillight buckets yet, I've been real busy and just haven’t had the time to order them yet. Hows your coming along?

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my trucks been sitting, ive needed a little time off. Today was my birthday so all I can say is windshield! :)

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your ride is coming together nice

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Thanks Igotachevyor2.

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Hey 55ChevyPU, I know what you mean by needing a break. I've been working on my truck during the week and every weekend for the last 3 months and really needed a break myself. So Took this last week off and my wife and I went on a 7 day cruise to Mexico, which was a blast! Now it's time to get back to work on the truck again.

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Welcome back!I trust you kids had fun. HAPPY EASTER!

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Ive been busy lately between school, truck, and what not lately I guess it could still be considered a break though. Oh btw I wish I could go to mexico :cool: .

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Hey Cal55GMC,

I went by my brothers house the other day and he still has not developed those pics of the 55 Panel truck. But remember the chopper I was telling you about? I took pics of that and man it is a nice bike (you know I had to get my 55 210 in the pic also.lol)

If you want to see pics of the chopper go to my 55 210 site below

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Hey kabwe,

I like the springer up front, it gives it classic chopper look. Is the bike a true ridget or a soft tail?

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You doing okay Cali? Did you beat that flu bug? I haven't seen an update in a little bit. Hopeing it's just break time and all is well with you.

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I dont know how I have missed this post this long, but that is a nice truck!

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Thanks for the concern. The flu lasted 5 day's but it's finally gone. I have just been finishing up some small details on my truck, nothing really worth posting. This Saturday I am going to tow the chassis down to the body shop. The guy wants to mount the body on the frame and line up the gaps on the panels. It's an extra expense having to tow it down but it should be worth it. :metal: The truck you picked up looks clean!:metal:

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Thanks, Southedisto. It's been a lot of work and the folks here on the board have been really supportive. When a person such as you gives a thumbs up, it makes all of the hard work worth it! 55ChevyPU has a really nice project too. Jebb1978 is just getting started and has made some great progress in the short time since he started. Dwcsr has done some trick mods on his frame and suspension. Kabwe, Jebb1978, Igotachevyor2, 55Chevy and many others have given me some great inspiration along with making some good friends.:metal: Thanks for checking out my project and keep coming back.

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Glad to hear your doing well buddy! I can't wait to see that cab back on the frame. Thanks for the compliment, I really like that old rig. it was a lot of fun driving it out on the open road. I got people checking it out almost everytime I stopped.

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It really sounds like you had a good road trip. Are the plans the same for the truck?

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Pretty much, I do have a bit more of a budget now that I sold my 78 so I am going to do more than I had planned to. Basically I want to do all the frame mods (as much like yours as I can;)) and I am going to get all new suspension, brakes, driver train. I can afford to do more up grades than before but still won't be able to paint yet. That's what I am looking at.

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58 GMC,

I glad you like the bike and it is a true ridget. I don't ride anymore I grew up and old enough now to where it hurts when I fall.lol

Can't wait to see that cab back on the frame.